Things To Do

Where do we start? With World Heritage listed Fraser Island, Lady Elliot Island, the UNESCO recognised Great Sandy Biosphere, marine parks, wetlands, ancient rainforests, a stunning coastline of pristine, white sandy beaches, Mon Repos turtle rookery and the best Whale Encounters experience in the world on our doorstep, you are spoilt for choice.

In addition, with its rolling hills and national parks offering a diverse range of activities such as camping, canoeing, four wheel driving, horse riding, with quaint B & B's, homesteads and farmstays to choose from the Wide Bay Burnett is where you find the Australian country at its best.

Following is a listing of all the activities/events that are planned for the Wide Bay Burnett region, however, should you wish to find specific activities/events for a particular region please go to the regions home page.

264 Kent Street

This building at 264 Kent Street was erected in 1875 and was occupied by J H Bliss, a watchmaker and jeweller, who specialised in the supply and repair of maritime chronometers, barometers, sextants and navigational inst
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75 Mile Beach

It is not hard to guess how this location got its name. A bloke measured the beach one day and found out that it was 75 miles long.
Apart from its length, there are many more impressive things about this rugged stretch
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Achievers Walk

Discover how ordinary Australians can achieve extraordinary things on this unique walking trail. Located in Maryborough's Portside Heritage Precinct, the Achievers Walk takes you past a series of plaques in Richmond and
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Alexandra Park, Playground and Zoo

Nestled on the banks of the Burnett River on Quay Street, Alexandra Park offers a playground for all ages under the shade of large trees. The kids can play on the playground or run in the large open spaces. The Rotunda
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Alpha31 Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden

Alpha31 Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden showcases art by award winning professional artists, in a variety of mediums to please the most discerning tastes.
Alpha31 exhibited art comes in oils, water colours, pastels, ac
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